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Max For Live Curated Collection

A meticulously curated collection of the best Max For Live devices around to inspire your next production. Browse the collection below.

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The Max For Live Curated Collection

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A floating window to adjust Clips Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere in Ableton Live

ClipGain

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
A floating window to adjust Clip Gain, Transpose, Warp and much more from anywhere.
Buy ClipGain
Duckling Max For Live device by Ternär Music Technology

Duckling

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A simple ducker device that can be triggered via MIDI.
Download Duckling
trnr.Flechtwerk - 16 Unique Synthesizer Models Each With 3 Macro Controls

trnr.Flechtwerk

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
16 unique synthesizer models. Modelled after a famous Eurorack module.
Download Flechtwerk
Rift Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Rift

by Rainbow Circuit
$34
A creative additive synth with novel features to inspire new sounds.
Buy Rift
trnr.DmmG - A Digital Multi-mode Gate

trnr.DmmG

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A digital multi-mode gate audio effect. Play an audio track like a subtractive synthesizer.
Download DmmG
BiP - One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live

BiP (Bounce In Place)

by Valiumdupeuple
€4+
One-click 'Bounce in Place' for Ableton Live.
Buy BiP
Reference Max For Live device by Live Workflow Tools

Reference

by Live Workflow Tools
$9
Elegantly compare your song to reference tracks right from within Live.
Buy Reference
Console x8056 Max For Live device by monomono

Console x8056

by monomono
£48
The ultimate suite for analog-style mixing and summing based on classic British hardware.
Buy Console x8056
HiFreqLimiter Max For Live device by GMAudio

HiFreqLimiter

by GMAudio
FREE
Control sibilance and tame harshness without sacrificing punch or clarity.
Download HiFreqLimiter
Shortcut Buddy - Max For Live Shortcut Tool

Shortcut Buddy

by Noir Labs
$15
An invaluable tool to speed up your workflow. Map a keyboard key or MIDI control to up to 64 Ableton plugins, VST’s/AU’s and effect racks so you can load your favourite devices with a single keystroke or button press.
Buy Shortcut Buddy
Pluck - A Simple String Synthesizer

Pluck

by Fors
FREE
A simple and fun Karplus-Strong synthesizer that simulates an acoustic plucked string instrument.
Download Pluck
Kit - An Experimental Collection Of Max For Live Devices

Kit

by Fors
€18
A versatile set of seven experimental devices with engaging visual interfaces that invite you to tune parameters with your ears and lose yourself in sound.
Buy Kit
Volume Buddy - Max For Live Auto-gain Tool

Volume Buddy

by Noir Labs
$18
A one of a kind LUFS auto gain plugin that will change the way you mix your music.
Buy Volume Buddy
AS D-Delay Max For Live device by SABROI

AS D-Delay

by SABROI
$20
A diverse multi-tap device that morphs between various delay-based effects, blurring the line between a filter, flanger, chorus, resonator, reverb, and even a granulator.
Buy AS D-Delay
Pomodoro - A Max For Live Focus Timer

Pomodoro

by pATCHES
FREE
A simple focus timer to keep you on track while making music.
Download Pomodoro
Petal Max For Live device by Rainbow Circuit

Petal

by Rainbow Circuit
£29
A multi-tap delay that draws any sound into an ever-unfolding garden.
Buy Petal
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.

Curves EQ

by monomono
£15
Capture the spirit of the iconic Pultec EQ, with modern enhancements.
Buy Curves EQ
AS Console - Analog Console Channel Strip

AS Console

by SABROI
$30
An analog-style channel strip with multiple pre-amp models to add colour to your mixes.
Buy AS Console
Control Matrix Max For Live device by killihu

Control Matrix

by killihu
€9
Modify parameters of different tracks/devices in the same floating window without taking exclusive control of them.
Buy Control Matrix
Sequence8 - A Powerful Ableton Live Parameter Sequencer

Sequence8

by Incandescent
$7
A powerful and effective parameter sequencer that can sequence up to 8 controls simultaneously.
Buy Sequence8
trnr.RetroSampler - Lofi Sample Player Inspired By Samplers From The 90s

trnr.RetroSampler

by Ternär Music Technology
FREE
A lo-fi sample player inspired by hardware samplers of the 90s.
Download RetroSampler
VST Macro Controls Max For Live device by killihu

VST Macro Controls

by killihu
€9
Control VST plugin parameters in a more advanced way than Live’s Effects Rack device.
Buy VST Macro Controls
A creative Max For Live spectral gate

Spect

by Neshama
FREE
A simple spectral gate. Transform your sounds in unique ways using the power of FFTs.
Download Spect
Ducker - Unprecedented Control Of Your Sidechaining

Ducker

by GMAudio
A$20
Unprecedented control of your sidechaining with a sample-accurate sidechain/ducking tool.
Buy Ducker
Clipper - Advanced Precision Clipping Tool for Ableton Live

Clipper

by GMAudio
A$15
The most advanced precision clipping tool. Control the dynamics of your sound.
Buy Clipper
rr Max For Live devices by Iftah

rr

by Iftah
FREE
Play the new Live 12 Suite device Roar's Feedback Note Mode via MIDI notes.
Download rr
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module

Snake MIDI Generator

by Maxime Dangles
€3
A creative MIDI Generator based on a prized Eurorack module. Sequence infinite patterns.
Buy Snake MIDI Generator
A powerful dynamic EQ for Ableton Live

Equation

by Incandescent
$27
A powerful and user friendly dynamic EQ for Ableton Live to help you perfect your mixes.
Buy Equation
Survey Max For Live device by pATCHES

Survey

by pATCHES
$20
Modulate up to 16 parameters in your Live set in unique ways.
Buy Survey
Doublet - A Sleek Synth With Concepts From FM And Wavetable Synthesis

Doublet

by Fors
€15
A sleek, powerful synth that takes concepts from FM and Wavetable synthesis.
Buy Doublet
Additional Info

The Max For Live Curated Collection is a selection of Max For Live devices for use in Ableton Live, chosen for their high quality and creative potential. These are not tools I have made myself, but rather tools I have found in my own search for creative instruments and effects to use in my music making.

There are literally 1000s of Max For Live devices out there, so The Collection is an attempt to highlight what I think are the best devices and developers around.

Disclaimers

The Max For Live Curated Collection includes links to tools made by 3rd parties. While I make every effort to ensure the quality of linked tools, I cannot guarantee that the tools will always work as described nor can I provide support for the tools. Please contact the respective developers directly with additional queries.

Affiliate Links

Some of the entries in the the Max For Live Curated Collection may contain affiliate links and I earn a portion of each sale from a device purchased through an affiliate link. I only include devices that I believe in and will regularly review The Collection and remove any entries that no longer meet my quality standards. Affiliate sales help keep the ELPHNT website and the Max For Live Curated Collection sustainable.

Selection Process

Before including a device in The Collection I will use it extensively in my own music making to ensure it is highly functional and creative in many different situations. I’m an incredibly minimalist producer, so I have a very high standard for tools that make it into my regular workflow. Most of the device in The Collection are tools I’ve used extensively in my music for many years.

If you’re a developer and you think your device should be included in The Collection, reach out using the Contact page and we can go from there.

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